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[Q] recovery menu not working

Hello there, i have A853 Milestone with Bootlaoder 90.78
i flashed the file vulnerable_recovery_only_RAMDLD90_78 throgh RSDLite. However when I tried to launch OpenRecovery from Recovery Mode I couldn't get in to the menu. I can get to recovery, the one with the exclamation mark etc but using Volume Up + Camera combination will not bring up a menu.

You must hold power and the "x" button at the same time. That will get you into recovery.

flash the 90.78 VA sbf using rsdlite
hold x during the auto reboot
press vol. up + camera
apply openrevery update zip
you are inside OA now
remember to remove the script if you run OTA before
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You can load your ROM yeah?
If so, then you can load OR without pressing any buttons
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796679&page=26

tomcheng76 said:
flash the 90.78 VA sbf using rsdlite
hold x during the auto reboot
press vol. up + camera
apply openrevery update zip
you are inside OA now
remember to remove the script if you run OTA before
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Thanks but it doesn't work... as i said i manage to get to recovery by pressing Power + X but in the recovery when i prexx Vol. UP + camera no menu is showing up.
zeppelinrox said:
You can load your ROM yeah?
If so, then you can load OR without pressing any buttons
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796679&page=26
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hmmm nice idea.. i try it but when i load the Recovery (now its the AOR) it looks like it load but then it reboot..
i think i need to install the AOR Before i can use this method
Update: im so desperate i uploaded a video to youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvWeNNg1Ms4

Hey nice gscript!
So yeah, you should have prepared the SD card first.
Open recovery can't load of its not there
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zeppelinrox said:
Hey nice gscript!
So yeah, you should have prepared the SD card first.
Open recovery can't load of its not there
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thanks.. yours isn't it?
well d you have any idea how i can prepare the sd card first?
or maybe there is a script i can wrtie so it will load the menu stright in recovery
cause im really lost here...
idea:
can i change the key mapping of the phone? since vol up + camera isn't working is there a way i can change it? to somthing like X + A ?

Check my sig for fixes.
Can't change buttons but you don't need buttons with my gscript.
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zeppelinrox said:
Check my sig for fixes.
Can't change buttons but you don't need buttons with my gscript.
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you mean using this guid http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12271864&postcount=3
and then this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796679&page=26
but if i dont have OpenRecovery how would i install CM 6 or 7?
if there is a way that i can load a recovery menu without the need to press Vol up + Camera..

Are you kidding me
The first link in your post pretty much spells it out.
See the list?
It has numbers
Follow the numbers in order from 1, then 2, etc...
Yes you can load recovery without pressing vol up + camera.
Just repeat what you did in the video - after you actually put open recovery on your sd card.

zeppelinrox said:
Are you kidding me
The first link in your post pretty much spells it out.
See the list?
It has numbers
Follow the numbers in order from 1, then 2, etc...
Yes you can load recovery without pressing vol up + camera.
Just repeat what you did in the video - after you actually put open recovery on your sd card.
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did it.. same load like the video..
maybe you dont understand my problem.. i can reach recovery mode.. i do that by pressing Power On + X and when im in the recovery i dont get the menu the one you get by pressing vol up + camera, cause if i press them nothing happen its the same exclamation markwith the phone..
the thing that i showed you in the video is what happen if i run the script in order to enter the OpenRecovery

Do you have titanium beckup ? maybe you have replace update.zip in you SD card.
replace again AOR in you SD folder an try again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796679

You only have to hold X.
I think you're shutting it off when hold power+x heh
If you ran the "Install Open Recovery at Boot" script, then you won't need to use the vol+camera button either.
you can power-on, hold x until the M shows up and recovery loads

zeppelinrox said:
You only have to hold X.
I think you're shutting it off when hold power+x heh
If you ran the "Install Open Recovery at Boot" script, then you won't need to use the vol+camera button either.
you can power-on, hold x until the M shows up and recovery loads
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ohh now i understand.. still i did it and it does the same thing like the video i uploaded.. it looks like it trying to install the AOR but in like 1 sec it crashes and reboot..
what the hell is wrong with this milestone?
last week i did it to another stone and no problem what so ever...

So AOR is installed on the sd card and update.zip is in the root of the sd card, right?
If that's the case, the SD card is probably fubarred and probably needs formatting.

zeppelinrox said:
So AOR is installed on the sd card and update.zip is in the root of the sd card, right?
If that's the case, the SD card is probably fubarred and probably needs formatting.
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mmm.. well i dont have time for this since i need to return to the army. next week i'm home again so we'll continue
zeppelinrox thank you for trying to help me

rooting without power button?

Hello all, I have had my captivate for almost 2 years now and I am just now deciding to make the jump to rooting and getting a custom ROM put onto it. I have been reading about the processes available to root and flash and it seems like almost all of them need the phone to be restarted into certain types of modes and steps requiring the use of the lock or power button. The thing is.. for the past year the lock button on my cappy has not functioned. I have tried many fixed and the button just does not work. When I need to restart my phone I always just take the battery out, and upon putting it back in my phone turns right on. My question is, can I root and flash without needing to use this button, and if so, how? Thank you for all of the help!

To gain Root...
What Android Platform and Firmware are u running ??
If something before KK4 then try this... [APP]SuperOneClick.
Or see this... FuguRoot for i897 as posted in the Captivate Android Development. The [MOD] FuguRoot is just a kernel swap method. Just be sure to flash back the stock kernel that u r on right now after u have flashed the mod root kernel.

I am using the 2.3.5 kk4, so does that mean the second one will do for the root?
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Yep. U just need a .tar of the Stock KK4 Kernel.
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OR (instead of Stock KK4 Kernel), just use the .tar KK4 Corn Kernel version 7.0A, it is stable and has CWM Recovery and some extra stuff in the Recovery.... **** Matter of fact, u can get Root through that cwm recovery of that kernel. Just flash it through regular Odin. Boot into the recovery (and since ur power button is messed up) u can navigate through the cwm recovery with the "capacitive" buttons on the captivate. --- Menu= Down, Home= Up, Back arrow= Back, Search button= Select
(didn't think bout this option of using the capacitive buttons til today). ****
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Thats great I will try it this evening! Thanks a ton for your help, I had never even heard of the capacative buttons and cwm nut it sounds like it may be a fix for me!
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problem..
well aparrently my power button thinks it is continuously being held down, (which is not the case, I've checked). Therefore it will not go into download mode, only recovery mode.. This really is a let down because I downloaded all of the necessary files and was really stoked for this to work.. Unless you or anyone else has a suggestion I'm stuck.

If u have flashed the kernel with cwm, then try pulling ur battery, hold volume up and volume down at the same time, replace battery and the phone should boot. Continue to hold volume buttons until u see the at&t screen, then release. U should boot into cwm recovery.
Only thing now is...i am not sure, that since ur power button appears to be stuck all of the time, if u will be able to navigate and select effectively through cwm with the capacitive buttons...
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Have you taken apart your captivate backing plate to get to the power button??
Does the power button work at all, any intermittent working? also how do you get your phone to wake from sleep?
anyways, I've posted about cleaning out a power button many times. i'll go grab a previous post and edit it for you.
Do this cleaning procedure at your own risk: Don't break anything.
It's really easy to use a small( I mean correct size for the screws) screwdriver and pull the back plate off the phone and give everything a good cleaning out. You won't believe the junk you find in there. Chances are there's junk up in the power button. I used to have power button issues till I took it apart and cleaned it mine would get stuck on, or work intermittently.
There is a guide(with pics) to tear it down and put it back together here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740022
I've probably disassembled mine 3 or 4 times. Never had any trouble I only use 3 of the 6 screws to hold the back plate on. it's easier to deal with only three.
Also, an alternative method it to use your fingernail or thumbnail to peel back the plastic by the screen near the power button area. once you do this try your best to press your lips up to the phone and blow air through the crack. I use this method almost every two weeks to get my power button to behave properly.
I think it's possible to replace the power button, might require soldering. I'm not sure though, I've never needed to do it.

4-2ndtwin said:
If u have flashed the kernel with cwm, then try pulling ur battery, hold volume up and volume down at the same time, replace battery and the phone should boot. Continue to hold volume buttons until u see the at&t screen, then release. U should boot into cwm recovery.
Only thing now is...i am not sure, that since ur power button appears to be stuck all of the time, if u will be able to navigate and select effectively through cwm with the capacitive buttons...
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Well dont I have to first go into download mode to flash the kernel? I cant do that because I can basically only go to recovery mode.

see that's just the thing. I have taken off the housing multiple times, there is nothing on or around the button that is causing it not to press. in fact, I can press the button and nothing will happen. it's like the hardware is malfunctioned or something. Also I just use the no lock app to turn my display on whenever I need to and if I take out the battery as soon as I put it back in it powers back up.

Partridge86 said:
Well dont I have to first go into download mode to flash the kernel? I cant do that because I can basically only go to recovery mode.
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U could use a Jig or ADB to reboot to download mode.
Or see mobiletechvideos.com for the repair of ur power button. They are very trustworthy and reliable and respected here on xda.
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ADB to reboot to download mode?
I'll just leave this here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1763853

Well after searching on that site I decided to buy a jig from amazon for just under 3$. I'm just gonna hope that it does the trick!
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Red_81 said:
ADB to reboot to download mode?
I'll just leave this here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1763853
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^
Yes...i have got to add this to my sig links !!
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Want to change rom, but problem with power button

Hello ladies and gents,
I ahve a very simple question, i want to follow the CyanogenMod thread to change roms on my milestone because it is acting up on me and it def. needs a refresher, but my main problem is that my power button does not work anymore, and i'm afraid the only way i have for it to turn on is if i connect it to a computer...when i just connect the phoen to a wall it just shows me charging...but as soon as i connect it to a computer it officially turns on.
So, do i need my power button to be able to complete the rom change, AND, is there such a thing as a rom or an app that would allow me to turn the phone on with a different button????
Thanks for your help peeps it is greatly appreciated!!! :laugh:

Did u tried alt+shift+del button combination on phydical keyboard to reboot?
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rolley said:
Hello ladies and gents,
I ahve a very simple question, i want to follow the CyanogenMod thread to change roms on my milestone because it is acting up on me and it def. needs a refresher, but my main problem is that my power button does not work anymore, and i'm afraid the only way i have for it to turn on is if i connect it to a computer...when i just connect the phoen to a wall it just shows me charging...but as soon as i connect it to a computer it officially turns on.
So, do i need my power button to be able to complete the rom change, AND, is there such a thing as a rom or an app that would allow me to turn the phone on with a different button????
Thanks for your help peeps it is greatly appreciated!!! :laugh:
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Anyway: you can use the cable workaround to flash any rom, by pressing camera button while connecting to pc
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scoutme said:
Anyway: you can use the cable workaround to flash any rom, by pressing camera button while connecting to pc
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Maybe 'reboot recovery' through adb or terminal emulator.

nagabushan.c said:
Did u tried alt+shift+del button combination on phydical keyboard to reboot?
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yes but no reaction!!
scoutme
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are you saying that the camera button will work to turn it on while doing a ram flash? confused a little.
extrem0
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what? lol

I think I misanderstood your problem... what do you need power button for while flashing?
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scoutme said:
I think I misanderstood your problem... what do you need power button for while flashing?
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Since my power button is broken, if ever it shuts down or needs to restart and doesn't automatically, i don't want to have to unplug it and/or temper with it...so basically well, that was exactly my question; will i ever need my power button while flashing/changing roms on the device?
If not then i will go ahead and do the rom change.
My 2nd question was, since my power button is broken, my screenlock/unlock is also unfunctional and if ever my phone shuts off i can't turn it back on unless i connect it to a computer. Is there such a thing as an app or a feature(from a specific rom) that would allow me to configure the phone to turn on with a different button? Same thing for the screenlock/unlock.
I hope i explained myself better
Thanks for your time!!

rolley said:
Since my power button is broken, if ever it shuts down or needs to restart and doesn't automatically, i don't want to have to unplug it and/or temper with it...so basically well, that was exactly my question; will i ever need my power button while flashing/changing roms on the device?
If not then i will go ahead and do the rom change.
My 2nd question was, since my power button is broken, my screenlock/unlock is also unfunctional and if ever my phone shuts off i can't turn it back on unless i connect it to a computer. Is there such a thing as an app or a feature(from a specific rom) that would allow me to configure the phone to turn on with a different button? Same thing for the screenlock/unlock.
I hope i explained myself better
Thanks for your time!!
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Can't help you for the first question... Think it's impossible to boot without power button nor plugged USB.
But for the second, it's known that all CM (at least since 7) have this option : wake up with volume buttons
Some other ROM include it but can't tell you which one. Sorry.

What scoutme saying is correct, when the mobile is turning on and if u have pressed the camera button, it will trigger boot to recovery mode.
One more suggestion, why don't u use quick reboot widget, it has option to reboot to recovery. It does all what physical power button does. Try it out...
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I've been dealing with this problem for about 6 months or so, if you are about to start from the scratch like sdcard partition and sbf and applying stuff I guess there's' no way you can do it...
All I did was downloaded the required ROM and placed in OR and I got a app for getting to recovery which is "Quick Boot"
Search on play store, its free ;which has got 4 options in it namely reboot, recovery ,boot loader and power off ...did it that way
Hope this helps
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To wake up the device (booted device, that has a locked screen) you can slide out the keyboard. CM7 indeed has a setting to wake it up with volume keys. For CM9 I do not remember and CM10 does not have that option yet as far I have noticed (I could be wrong, though).
What ROM do you currently have? Motorola stock? CyanogenMod? What version?
If you have non-moto it is rooted and has a busybox installed. You can execute
Code:
reboot recovery
form Terminal emulator which will take you to recovery. You can also connect it to computer, open Command prompt/Terminal (depends on your PC OS) and execute
Code:
adb shell
reboot recovery
Ccommand
Code:
adb reboot
to reboot the device or
Code:
adb reboot recovery
to reboot directly to recovery should also work. I'm unsure if it works on moto stock.
(Make sure you have enabled USB debugging in Settings.)
After that you should be directly in open recovery menu. Or press Volume up + Camera button if "stuck" on triangle screen.
Keyboard key combo, Left shift + Right alt + Delete reboots the device.
No matter what method you used to turn on the device you should be able to boot to recovery: while device is booting press and hold the keyboard X (needs to be done early in the process) to boot to recovery if you have bootloader 90.78. For previous bootloader vesions the camera button should do the same.
To boot to bootloader you need to press and hold D-pad up while the device is booting. Afaik, command
Code:
reboot bootloader
will boot to fastboot mode which is of no use for flashing sbf files (I can only assume that 3rd party apps and widgets use that method to get to bootloader/fastboot). You need bootloader mode to flash vunerable recovery, if not done already.
As minor side note, you have posted a help request in a Development section. Plus, all of this has been discused already. It is mostly scatterd around but not impossible to find.
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@rolley: just out of curiosity - what is so "LOL" with what extrem0 said (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30317231&postcount=4)?

@Mrvek you are awesome.. so much of patience....
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I get into recovery by plugging it in anywhere, PC or wall, then hold X while its booting, once the recovery screen shows up, unplug, let go, and press whatever buttons you need. If its not X that you have to press, press whatever you need to when its booting.

rolley said:
Hello ladies and gents,
I ahve a very simple question, i want to follow the CyanogenMod thread to change roms on my milestone because it is acting up on me and it def. needs a refresher, but my main problem is that my power button does not work anymore, and i'm afraid the only way i have for it to turn on is if i connect it to a computer...when i just connect the phoen to a wall it just shows me charging...but as soon as i connect it to a computer it officially turns on.
So, do i need my power button to be able to complete the rom change, AND, is there such a thing as a rom or an app that would allow me to turn the phone on with a different button????
Thanks for your help peeps it is greatly appreciated!!! :laugh:
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For your question 1, please install this in your phone: http://www.mediafire.com/?wvw2sde2eldw2x4
there will be two icons in your phone afer installed, one for power off (can reboot into Recovery)
,another one is screen off.
For the second, all CM6(cm7 not sure) have this option : wake up with volume buttons (setting>cm setting>input setting>volume rocker wake)
By the way, if the PowerLock.apk doesn't switch you to recovery, you may need to copy this to your phone:
http://www.mediafire.com/?kvq45p4nscjwf88
How to use 60autoboot_or :
1) copy it to your system floder first
2) change permissions as:
VVV
VXV
XXX
3) then move it to system/etc/init.d
4) REBOOT

mrvek said:
To wake up the device (booted device, that has a locked screen) you can slide out the keyboard. CM7 indeed has a setting to wake it up with volume keys. For CM9 I do not remember and CM10 does not have that option yet as far I have noticed (I could be wrong, though).
What ROM do you currently have? Motorola stock? CyanogenMod? What version?
If you have non-moto it is rooted and has a busybox installed. You can execute
Code:
reboot recovery
form Terminal emulator which will take you to recovery. You can also connect it to computer, open Command prompt/Terminal (depends on your PC OS) and execute
Code:
adb shell
reboot recovery
Ccommand
Code:
adb reboot
to reboot the device or
Code:
adb reboot recovery
to reboot directly to recovery should also work. I'm unsure if it works on moto stock.
(Make sure you have enabled USB debugging in Settings.)
After that you should be directly in open recovery menu. Or press Volume up + Camera button if "stuck" on triangle screen.
Keyboard key combo, Left shift + Right alt + Delete reboots the device.
No matter what method you used to turn on the device you should be able to boot to recovery: while device is booting press and hold the keyboard X (needs to be done early in the process) to boot to recovery if you have bootloader 90.78. For previous bootloader vesions the camera button should do the same.
To boot to bootloader you need to press and hold D-pad up while the device is booting. Afaik, command
Code:
reboot bootloader
will boot to fastboot mode which is of no use for flashing sbf files (I can only assume that 3rd party apps and widgets use that method to get to bootloader/fastboot). You need bootloader mode to flash vunerable recovery, if not done already.
As minor side note, you have posted a help request in a Development section. Plus, all of this has been discused already. It is mostly scatterd around but not impossible to find.
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@rolley: just out of curiosity - what is so "LOL" with what extrem0 said (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30317231&postcount=4)?
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My milestone is still on custom rom, which is why i wanted to change it!
i'm trying to follow the guides on how to do it but holy sh*t do i feel like a noob. i used to customize the **** of my old windows phone and i've been out of the cellphone game in a while so im confused as ****.
Nonetheless, you clarified some good points, i thank you a million times for your time and patience; i'm gonna go ahead and try to install CM mod on here and hope it resolves all of my problems lol (gl to me ...)
oh and the reason why i ''lol'ed'' is beacuse all the terms he used in his post i was unfarmiliar with, so it was foreign language and i was confused as **** lol

[Q] Help! Soft brick on SGH- i957 LTE

I bricked my tablet after I tried to change my font using font installer by jrummy?
It asked me to restart for changes to occur so I figured if I restarted on my own it would work the same way so I hit cancel. I restarted about 1 minute after I hit cancel.
My tablet will boot up to the AT&T "Rethink possible" screen (after the animation).
It will get stuck there with a pattern of light vibrations between a couple seconds each.
Currently running the stock AT&T ics rom posted in the android dev section for i957.
I've tried to boot into recovery but the Samsung screen doesn't come up until I let go of the buttons therefore leading it to reboot again.
Also tried to go into the emergency download mode ( power, up, down) but it didn't work either.
I appreciate all and any advice, please and thank you!
My device is rooted if that wasn't already implied, I will provide any other details if needed, please help!!
Thanks again!

Are you sure you can't get into recovery mode? Hold power and volume up buttons, etc. Does Odin recognize the device?
Do you have a custom recovery, and if so which one, or is it stock.
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keep trying to get into download mode or recovery. should be possible. the font change will not affect recovery.

I was also performing a backup with titanium backup when I restarted does that make a difference?
I have clockwork mod recovery.
From experience, I can only go into recovery if the Samsung logo pops up for a milli second and I let go.
I actually haven't tried to see if Odin recognizes my device but I assumed if I couldn't go into download mode it wouldn't.

MzzSarahx3 said:
I was also performing a backup with titanium backup when I restarted does that make a difference?
I have clockwork mod recovery.
From experience, I can only go into recovery if the Samsung logo pops up for a milli second and I let go.
I actually haven't tried to see if Odin recognizes my device but I assumed if I couldn't go into download mode it wouldn't.
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Were you restoring apps from a honeycomb Rom? That will cause a soft brick.
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If you can get into recovery do a factory reset. That should get you out of a soft brick. You'll have to re-install your apps though.
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I never use tibu anymore
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Didnt see if you worked your way out of this or not. You may have to hold 3 finger salute (power, up, down) for up to 16 seconds. My guess is that covers the 8 seconds to reboot through any hang up plus up to 8 more to boot to menu.

Still no luck, the computer is not detecting my tablet.
I also wasn't restoring, I was just backing up my data. I'm letting it charge for now, anyone know what else I should do?
I really can't enter recovery OR download.
**** UPDATE****
Okay guys I finally fixed it. Will post details if anyone is still interested.

I'd be interested in the details.
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How did you do?
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I couldn't go into download mode until I did some weird trick with the buttons.
I had to hold the 3 buttons ( power, vol up, vol down) for a couple seconds.. like 6 seconds
THEN hold power and vol up for 2 secs
THEN back to power, vol up, vol down.
I did it by accident cuz I was frustrated but it ended up working so all is good
Thanks for all the help guys!!

I am in the Same Boat!
MzzSarahx3 said:
Still no luck, the computer is not detecting my tablet.
I also wasn't restoring, I was just backing up my data. I'm letting it charge for now, anyone know what else I should do?
I really can't enter recovery OR download.
**** UPDATE****
Okay guys I finally fixed it. Will post details if anyone is still interested.
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Please Post the fix as I am having the same exact issue as you were! Thanks

The fix has already been posted. :good:

[Q] Power button not working..Please help me

Hello. My power button wont work.
I am on stock Android (not rooted)
The phone works fine but i cant lock the phone by pressing the power button
and when i want to restart it, i have to take out and put the battery back in and the phone starts itself.
What should i do?
Please help me

Really?? I thought i was the only one xD it happened to me too and i think your power button is brocken... I didnt repaired the phone cuz i found other ways to lock/unlock/shutdown and restart my phone
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MAD_psycho_Zz said:
Really?? I thought i was the only one xD it happened to me too and i think your power button is brocken... I didnt repaired the phone cuz i found other ways to lock/unlock/shutdown and restart my phone
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What app do you use to perform those functions.What is that other way..
Can i enter into cwm recovery.
i want to flash a rom but i can't as power button isn't working

Take care never turn ur phone and there is an app but needs root do this and I cant remember its name now sry
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Im a master in this field so follow my instructions:
1-you have to flash a cwm on your device so if you dont have it put off the battery then put it back if the phone starts automatically it means the power button is always pressed so just keep pressed the home button and the volume down button to enter in download mode.
Once in download mode connect your device to your pc using the usb cable.
Now follow a tutorial to flash the cwm using odin if you dont know how to do it.
2-once obtained the cmw put off the battery and then put it back and keep pressed the home button to enter in recovery mode. If u have the cwm there are no problems cuz now you just have to reboot your phone and save a rom in your sd card then go in recovery mode and flash it.
3-once you have a custom rom just download the android terminal emulator and type the following lines if you want to reboot your phone:
su
Press enter and allow superuser
reboot
Press enter to reboot your phone.
If you want to reboot in recovery mode typw this:
su
Press enter
reboot recovery
Press enter and your phone will reboot in recovery mode
If you dont want to use the terminal emulator just download an app from the play store called "reboot menu" and for lock/unlock your device use the notification power widget or apps like "proximity sensor screen off" thats all
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harish prince said:
Hello. My power button wont work.
I am on stock Android (not rooted)
The phone works fine but i cant lock the phone by pressing the power button
and when i want to restart it, i have to take out and put the battery back in and the phone starts itself.
What should i do?
Please help me
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Hit ur phone's side on a wall. U may not believe but this has saved many Samsung phones... But b careful to not break ur screen. DO AT UR OWN RISK
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Galaxy_Rohit said:
Hit ur phone's side on a wall. U may not believe but this has saved many Samsung phones... But b careful to not break ur screen. DO AT UR OWN RISK
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LOL

MAD_psycho_Zz said:
Im a master in this field so follow my instructions:
1-you have to flash a cwm on your device so if you dont have it put off the battery then put it back if the phone starts automatically it means the power button is always pressed so just keep pressed the home button and the volume down button to enter in download mode.
Once in download mode connect your device to your pc using the usb cable.
Now follow a tutorial to flash the cwm using odin if you dont know how to do it.
2-once obtained the cmw put off the battery and then put it back and keep pressed the home button to enter in recovery mode. If u have the cwm there are no problems cuz now you just have to reboot your phone and save a rom in your sd card then go in recovery mode and flash it.
3-once you have a custom rom just download the android terminal emulator and type the following lines if you want to reboot your phone:
su
Press enter and allow superuser
reboot
Press enter to reboot your phone.
If you want to reboot in recovery mode typw this:
su
Press enter
reboot recovery
Press enter and your phone will reboot in recovery mode
If you dont want to use the terminal emulator just download an app from the play store called "reboot menu" and for lock/unlock your device use the notification power widget or apps like "proximity sensor screen off" thats all
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Thank you so much it worked thank you

harish prince said:
LOL
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It's true dude... but we should hit only the button on the edge of a table or something... I also had this kinda problem and it worked...
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R: [Q] Power button not working..Please help me
i dont want to hurt my mini so i use notification power widget
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Galaxy_Rohit said:
Hit ur phone's side on a wall. U may not believe but this has saved many Samsung phones... But b careful to not break ur screen. DO AT UR OWN RISK
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it worked for me LOL ahahh incredible xD
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MAD_psycho_Zz said:
it worked for me LOL ahahh incredible xD
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You've still not thanked me "PROPERLY"...:sly:
Pls. press it to say the right way.
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R: [Q] Power button not working..Please help me
you are right now i thanked you ;D (pressed thanks button)
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Originally Posted by Galaxy_Rohit View Post
Hit ur phone's side on a wall. U may not believe but this has saved many Samsung phones... But b careful to not break ur screen. DO AT UR OWN RISK
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Hahahaha this worked for me too =D

Me too, didn`t whink that it would but it did. Thank you

Galaxy_Rohit said:
Hit ur phone's side on a wall. U may not believe but this has saved many Samsung phones... But b careful to not break ur screen. DO AT UR OWN RISK
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Call me CRAZY but yes, it's work.

I had this problem for a year and some times it disapear by it self and some times i deassembly my phone and re assembly it back agian and it works again but it never botherd me as i use it now without the power button
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I tried hitting my galaxy mini to wall or edge of table still no luck. Is there any video to do this?